This workshop is for writers, producers, freelance and independent filmmakers who have documentary projects and ideas they want to fund and sell. Students learn to develop a strategy that prepares them for the pitching process and helps them find sources of financing and markets for their next project. Grant-writing and developing business plans are covered in lectures and assignments as students prepare their projects for review and critique. Students learn how to research funding sources, develop fundraising events, prepare a business plan and pitch ideas. Students leave the class knowing how and ready to “make a deal.” Students are encouraged to bring projects in development to the workshop and submit a project outline with their application. This is a companion workshop to Writing & Developing the Documentary.

Winter/ Spring lodging and meal package available $450